Vazhakkai Bajji/Raw Plantain Bajji

Ingredients:

Vazhakkai/Raw Plantain- 2

Kadalai Mavu/Besan flour- 3/4 cup

Rice flour-2 tbsp

Red Chilli powder- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Baking soda- 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Frying Oil as required

Water-1/2 cup(adjust as required)

1)First take Vazhakkai/Raw Banana.

2)Peel the skin like this with a peeler or knife.

3)Slice them into thin slices.The slices should not be very thin or very thick.It should slightly thick.

4)In a bowl take 1 cup of besan flour.

5)Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,rice flour,asafoetida,baking powder and salt.

6)Add water and mix it well without any lumps.

7)Dip the Vazhakkai/Raw banana and coat them well.

8)Fry the Vazhakkai/Raw Banana on both sides.

9) Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato sauce.

Notes:
Add  1 tsp of omam/ajwain seeds if preferred
You can also add 2 tsp of corn flour to the bajji batter

Soya Chunks 65

Ingredients:

Soya Chunks - 1 and 1/2 cup

Curd -2 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic paste -2 tbsp

Rice flour -2 tbsp

Red chilli powder -1and 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp

Garam Masala -1 and 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Curry leaves

Frying oil - as required

Water for boiling soya chunks

Method:

Take Soya chunks in a bowl

Add soya chunks to water and let it boil for 7 minutes or till it's completely boiled with bubbles coming from it's sides.

Squeeze the soya chunks without water and wash it twice with normal water

Add Curd,red chilli powder,turm turm powder,garamasala,ginger garlic paste  and salt.Mix them well.

Marinate for around 20 minutes

Heat oil in a kadai

Add marinated soya chunks to medium hot oil and fry them

Add Curry leaves to oil and fry them

Transfer the soya chunks to a plate and serve hot with tomato sauce

Enjoy your evening tea time snack.😊